Commodity Market Report
China coal short-term outlook September 2019: market awaits import restriction guidance
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Report summary
China’s thermal coal market was stable in September but there were concerns over key market factors. Domestic supply increased but was limited by safety inspections ahead of China's 70th anniversary. Coal generation wasn’t good but showed signs of increasing. Restocking began but was limited by the existing high inventory. And imports remained strong although the risk of restrictions is looming. The benchmark metallurgical coal Liulin #4 price slid RMB50/t to RMB1,530/t in September as environmental inspections in the run-up to the 70th anniversary restricted demand while supply was better than expected. We expect the price to stop declining as steel operations will resume in October. For more details, read our report.
Table of contents
- High inventory undermines impact of thermal coal restocking
- Import policy is key for thermal coal prices in October
- Newly opened Haoji rail line will have little impact for rest of the year
- Metallurgical coal prices slide amid weaker demand
- Declining hydro generation supports coal generation
- Weaker economy and environmental restrictions cut metallurgical coal demand
- August output constrained by safety checks
- Air pollution measures may affect coal output
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Haoji line freight feeKey thermal coal prices: history and forecast, US$/tHard coking coal price arbitrage at Tangshan steel mill, US$/t nominal
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Monthly coal-fired power generation, TWhMonthly hydro-power generation, TWhMonthly throughput at Qinhuangdao port, MtMonthly throughput at Huanghua port, MtMonthly hot metal production, MtMonthly metallurgical coke production, MtThermal coal supply, MtMetallurgical coal supply, Mt
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